Cartridge for Pioneer PL12D

[monya]

A mate of mine wants to resurrect this old deck he has. The motor works but the cartridge - a Shure EJ T2 is knackered. Anybody know of a cheap replacement that can be used. Apparently anything conforming to IEA according to the manual. Suggestions and where I can get it would be welcome as muggins here will probably be called upon to fit it. Which will be interesting as I don't have any appropriate tools.

 

[RobHolt]

It should take a standard cartridge in the SME type detachable shell.

Standard recommendation for a budget cartridge is the Audio Technica AT95E which can be had for around £25.

An alternative is something like this which comes pre mounted on a shell and is pretty much plug, balance and play.

Ideally it needs aligning perfectly with a protractor but it won't be far out as supplied. Depends how serious your friend is about his vinyl and how much he has.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/official-audio-technica-VM-type-dual-magnet-stereo-cartridge-headshell-AT100E-G-/360652914380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f896becc

 

[avole]

Haven't touched my PL12D for a while, but the AT95E does fit and isn't a bad choice.

The only tool you need is a protractor, which you can download from vinylengine.

 

[Progmeister]

Nagoaka's are a good bet too.

 

[alienprophet]

I think i tried a Goldring in my pl12d years ago.

 

[monya]

Cheers. The AT95E seems a good fit & forget solution

 

[The Strat]

I had a 12D I had a Grado on it but AT or Goldring would be where to go now.